A Week in Washington, D.C.

A Week in Washington, D.C.

An Act for Equal Pay

President Obama signed his first bill into law on Thursday, the Lilly Ledbetter...

President Obama signed his first bill into law on Thursday, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which makes it easier for women and other workers to sue for pay discrimination. The act lifts a previous 180-day time limit for workers to file discrimination suits against employers, and has been hailed as a victory for working women.